Bring Me Back by B. A. Paris. St. Martin's Press. Mystery & Thrillers. Publication date set for 19 Jun 2018.  Archive Date 03 Jul 2018. Great, fast-paced read. A bit formulaic tho keeps you guessing-in case you were wondering what happens to dark people when they fall in love. Thanks to NetGalley for providing this ebook for review.

#BringMeBack is a suspense novel that you just have to finish just to find out what’s really going on. The characters and circumstances are a bit strange right from the get go so it gets you interested. I read it pretty quick, guessing fairly close to what was really going on, but the final details given at the end were . . . even more shocking and sad. If you liked Gone Girl or Sinner then this is the book for you.
Thank you #NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC.

A disappointment. The book started out strong and drew me in immediately. Then, towards the end, it ran out of steam. A big reveal explaining how it was all done was just too much. The characters were seemingly well drawn out up to that point so the ending was a major let down. Skip this one.

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I enjoyed this book and found myself turning the pages quickly. I found the ending though a bit tedious only because of the long letter. Sometimes stories like these either leave you hanging or tie up everything too nicely- a happy medium of these two is probably my favorite. I think I am a hard person to please when it comes to this genre (I think it must be one of the harder genres to write well), but I am always willing to read more! Overall a fun book to read.

Thank you St Martins Press for the arc. I was totally enthralled with what happened that night 12 years ago. Half way thru it appeared the mystery was solved and I was confused what was left. Glad I stuck with it. The last 20 % was stunning if not unrealistic.

B. A. Paris does not disappoint. If you're looking for a page turner, Bring Me Back is the one to read.

I REALLY enjoyed this one! I will admit that I basically saw the Big Reveal coming (not in its exact detail, but the gist) from about the mid-point, but that did nothing to lessen the enjoyment I found in watching things play out. In the post-Gone Girl era, this type of thriller is starting to get more predictable - there are, after all, only so many ways secrets can unfold and only so many twists that are even remotely plausible... But in the hands of a talented writer, I don't think that matters. It's like horror - you basically know what's coming, but the twists and turns are no less horrifying because you know they'll involve blood and guts. So too, I think, a Secrets Thriller. B.A. Paris has a knack for balancing the pacing to keep you slightly off-kilter; it keeps things interesting and fresh-feeling, because you're never quite sure where anyone/anything stands.

Sometimes it's fun to read books that don't have to be analyzed - to just fall into a story that keeps you turning pages, half-afraid of what will happen next but dying to see it happen nevertheless. This was that kind of book for me. It didn't change my life, but it was a very entertaining and enjoyable read and I'll definitely look for more from Paris...

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for honest feedback.

I started reading this book about 8:15 PM last night. If you’re going to read this book DO NOT DO THAT! This book is addictive and you’ll end up reading it into the wee hours of the night and relying on coffee to eat you through your book hangover the next day.
What I liked about the book is that it isn’t over the top in terms of the suspense. If you pay close enough attention you can have the plot figured out mid-book because it’s quite clear what’s happened but the way B. A. Paris writes makes you second guess yourself. Also, a lot of thriller authors have the tendency to throw in too many “red herrings” but in this book there aren’t that many and she explains them away rather quickly which means you don’t waste time trying to figure out if an event means something or not. This was my first B. A. Paris novel but it won’t be the last!

Finn and Layla were returning home from vacation when suddenly Layla disappeared. The police ruled it as a kidnapping, and Layla's body was never found. Years later and Finn is engaged to marry Layla's sister, Ellen. However, their relationship is put to the test when Finn and Ellen starts finding Russian dolls - something only Layla and Ellen knows about from their childhood. Is Layla alive?

The story is told from past and present tense with two POVs. Overall, I was disappointed with this book. I really enjoy B.A. Paris's books, especially [book:Behind Closed Doors|29437949]. This dulled in comparison, because it felt like the story dragged on. It was a bit of a cliche and nothing really caught me out of surprise. However, I do recommend reading this if you just want something to entertain and enjoy.

Bring Me Back by B. A. Paris is a compelling, well-crafted novel of suspense. It begins with the transcript of a police interview of Finn McQuaid. He and his girlfriend, Layla, were returning from a vacation in France, and when they pulled off the highway into a rest area, Layla disappeared off the face of the earth. The story quickly fast-forwards 12 years. Layla has never shown up despite an exhaustive search, and Finn is now living his fiancée, Ellen. Ellen, who just happens to be Layla’s sister!! Ms. Paris quickly kicks off the novel’s central mystery. Ellen has found a single Russian nesting doll outside their house, and it appears to be an exact replica of one that she lost as a child and that she always believed Layla had taken from her. Over the course of the next few days, additional, identical dolls keep showing up in and around the house, leaving Finn and Ellen wondering if somehow Layla could be involved. Is she alive? Is she back? But why all the dolls?

I thought the “who” of the mystery was pretty obvious very early on, but that in no way detracted from the story because I really wanted to know “how” and “why.” As a result, I couldn’t put this book down. Like her prior novel, Behind Closed Doors, Bring Me Back is a quick read, and Ms. Paris is a master of ratcheting up the tension to a powerful conclusion. I definitely recommend this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Started out really well but kind of slogged towards the ending, which was a bit convoluted. Nevertheless still an interesting read.

This is one of the best books I have read in a long time! I couldn't put it down and read it straight through in one day!
I wasn't sure who was the good guy and who was the bad guy right up until the very end.
If you are a fan of suspense this is a must read. This is my first time reading this author but I'm looking forward to reading all her other books!
I received an ARC of this book thanks to netgalley. #BringMeBack #NetGalley

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A young British couple are in France on a vacation. When they stop for gas, Finn goes in to pay and Layla stays in the car. When he returns, her car door is ajar and she is not inside. Layla vanishes without a trace.

Ten years later, Finn has put the past behind him and is engaged to Ellen. When he comes home from work to find his fiancée sitting on the sofa with an object in her hand, he quickly realizes something is amiss. This object would mean nothing to most people, but Finn and Ellen know what it is—it is a Russian doll that belonged to Ellen when she was a child. Only three people know about the Russian dolls: Ellen, Layla, and Finn.

As more questions surface, fractures form in their relationship. Has Layla returned? And why after all this time?

Paris' debut Behind Closed Doors was great and I loved The Breakdown. Unfortunately, after reading this, I was left both wanting and expecting more. Make no mistake, it was definitely a page-turner, and did ultimately hold my interest but there was nothing new and just simply felt old hat.

The alternating perspectives between past and present worked well. I was hooked from the beginning which I found was the best part of the book. The middle slowed and I was left struggling to connect with Finn and wasn't vested in his relationships. At first the Russian dolls were interesting, and then I just found the whole thing incredibly repetitive. And then the ending... Well, if you can suspend your disbelief, than you will love this book.

I'm hopeful that this is a one-off since her other books were so good. This one was simply not as clever or developed.

One heck of an emotionally riveting read! An engrossing storyline that grabs hold of you keeping you hostage burning through the pages never letting you go till the last page! The storyline will keep you on the Edge of your seat as the twisted rollercoaster of jaw-dropping, heart-wrenching drama unfolds shocking you getting in to your heart mind and soul keeping you spellbound , shaking with adrenaline fueled emotions your not sure why your reacting with so much intensity of shock as the twists get even more twisted leaving you speechless, head shaking finding the will to go on! An ending you never see coming, leaving you crushed yet loving every grueling word you just read and trying to wrap your head around the best possible ending that this very well executed story just left you with! I LOVED IT! An absolute must read!

***Thank you to NetGalley for providing me a complimentary copy of BRING ME BACK by BA Paris in exchange for my honest review.***

Finn’s fiancé Layla disappears from a gas station and he’s a suspect in her presumed murder. Twelve years later he’s married to her sister Ellen. Clues to Layla’s disappearance resurface. Suspense ensues.

BA Paris’s writing engaged me from the beginning to the end of the story, mostly to see if my early suspicions were correct (and they were). I’ve always loved Russian nesting dolls, which served as clues in the story.

Because I couldn’t find any of the characters particularly likable or sympathetic, I didn’t connect or root for anyone, which adds to me enjoyment of the story and my reading experience. My entire connection to the story was discovering if my theory was correct. Paris interested me enough to keep turning pages until the end.

BRING ME BACK is an ideal beach read for those who prefer mysteries to romance under the sun.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic ARC of this novel, received in exchange for an honest review.
B.A Paris returns with “Bring Me Back”, another five-star read to follow her other stellar novels, “The Breakdown” and “Behind Closed Doors”.
Finn and Layla are vacationing in France when they stop at a rest stop for gas. He goes into pay and when he returns- Layla has completely disappeared. After twelve years with no word and no trace of Layla, Finn has finally moved on and is engaged to Ellen, Layla’s sister. Soon after the engagement is announced, Finn begins to receive signs that Layla is alive. As he continues to keep this discovery a secret from Ellen, their relationship is strained and the questions continue- is Layla really still out there?
This novel is told in alternating standpoints, of Layla and Finn. This, combined with the page-turning addictive nature of the storyline and gripping suspense, initially drew comparisons to “Gone Girl” (however, in this case, I mean it in the best possibly way.) The characters of Finn and Layla are both flawed and plagued with secrecy, making it impossible for a reader to choose sides, however still being drawn into their life of lies and deceit.
I thoroughly enjoyed this heart-stopping, pulse-pounding novel. Each chapter ended in a cliff-hanger, which made this novel downright impossible to put down.
There were times in the novel when I thought I had it all figured out, and I assumed the ending would be predictable, however Paris surpassed my expectations by making the ending completely unexpected. I was thoroughly satisfied with the outcome of this novel, and was completely taken in by the creativity of the plot and compelling storytelling.
There has not been a novel by B.A Paris that I have not been completely enamored by and by the looks of things- that’s not likely to stop anytime soon. Paris gets better and better with each novel and I eagerly anticipate her next release.

I could not wait to dive head first into the third B. A. Paris psychological suspense involving complicated (read: twisted) relationship dynamics. This novel did not disappoint. While I had my inklings on the big plot twist, it did not compromise the integrity of the story. The character development allowed me to embrace the idiosyncrasies of each individual understand their influence on other characters as well. The pacing of the story line was fast in the beginning, slow in the middle, and lighting quick at the end. Overall, B. A. Paris has proven to be mainstay in this genre and for good reason!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the free review copy of this novel. All opinions are my own.

B. A. Paris writes wonderful psychological thrillers, and this one was just as good. She is able to leave the reader with a sense of doubt, which I love because it keeps me wondering what is going to happen next. 

Paris writes characters that are so detailed and complex. Her writing and the amount of detail she is able to add is what makes her stories so great. Finn was a character I so badly wanted to hate but also wanted to root for him at the same time. I also loved the contrast between Layla and Ellen. Even though these characters are siblings, the contrast helps add depth to the plot.

This novel will make you suspect every character. The way they all seem like possible suspects only ups the desire to read this book in one sitting.

Highly recommended for fans of B.A. Paris's other books. Another book you will want to pick up and devour immediately.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with advance copy of the book.
I wish I loved it, I even wish I liked it just a little bit but I didn't. I was ready for the book to be over after reading the first couple of chapters.
The characters were underdeveloped, dull and boring. Finn's inner thoughts drove me crazy, I got so tired of it I just wanted to throw my reader against the wall. His constant lying was annoying.
The Russian dolls were overly done and the repetitiveness was unnecessary. (cesarean, after cesarean, after cesarean and release the little babies...no, this was just so poorly executed).
The book has no depth to it, very simple and elementary.
The ending was such a let down, I was very disappointed.
I really enjoyed Behind Closed Doors but Bring Me Back is nothing like it. Bring me back has no suspense, no thrilling aspect to it.
I hope the next one is better.